Tesla Motors and Ohio - SB 137, SB 260 - Owners/Advocates Call to Action

[brandonmbeard]

So we are all clear for the moment?

 

[Grendal]

Let's keep vigilant. This will continue to happen.

 

[MikeC]

Good job, Ohioans!

As the dealers continue to fail with these desperate attempts to influence government intervention into the private market, I think we will be seeing these less and less.

 

[brandonmbeard]

I agree. I see some legislator trying this crap going forward. Tesla almost needs a lobbyist in each state to catch all the shenanigans.

 

[mpt]

Good news! Does anyone have a link to the results?

 

[Electric700]

I sent some messages out to Ohio House members and called them. Thanks everyone for your help!

Also I definitely agree with Grendal, we need to be vigilant.

 

[772]

As an Ohioan, I'm glad to hear this didn't get through! We do have galleries opening up in Columbus and Cincy this week and next, so I'm happy to know they'll be staying here

 

[PokerBroker]

Basically, special interest groups tried to sneak it through the Ohio House of Representatives as an amendment to an unrelated bill already basses by the Senate. The Ohio HoR today struck down the amendment and passed the original bill. This is a short term win for Tesla although it is expected for the special interest groups to present it next as a stand-alone bill albeit with much greater transparency.

 

[PokerBroker]

No official announcement yet as the greater session was to continue. I'm sure there will be official news soon.

 

[mpt]

No official announcement yet as the greater session was to continue. I'm sure there will be official news soon.

Thanks for attending and reporting in!

Nikki over at Transport Evolved referenced you Anti-Tesla Amendment To Ohio Senate Bill 137 Fails: EV Fans Rejoice

 

[GasDoc]

Who is the corrupt politician who authored and sponsored the amendment and moved up the hearing? This tool of the ICE lobby needs to be exposed!

 

[PokerBroker]

Who is the corrupt politician who authored and sponsored the amendment and moved up the hearing? This tool of the ICE lobby needs to be exposed!

Well one of the representatives who sponsored the bill just so happens to own a dealership... Imagine that!!

 

[JST]

Well one of the representatives who sponsored the bill just so happens to own a dealership... Imagine that!!

A complete coincidence, I am sure.

 

[Doug_G]

Well one of the representatives who sponsored the bill just so happens to own a dealership... Imagine that!!

No conflict of interest there!

 

[Krugerrand]

A complete coincidence, I am sure.

I'm sure said person doesn't even know they own a dealership.

 

[qwk]

No conflict of interest there!

These crooks need to be held accountable!

 

[brandonmbeard]

Now now. Law makers are typically business people and are bound to have personal interests in the law the propose. That is the reason behind multiple representatives. Chances are if a a law doesn't impact a politician they aren't going to propose it.

 

[GasDoc]

Now now. Law makers are typically business people and are bound to have personal interests in the law the propose. That is the reason behind multiple representatives. Chances are if a a law doesn't impact a politician they aren't going to propose it.

I guess I'm naive to assume that a lawmaker would propose laws that serve the interests of their constituents versus self serving legislation.

 

[brandonmbeard]

Lol pfft, yeah I don't know a single politician that doesn't have his best interest at heart.

 

[Sgt Barone]

Great job Ohioans! THAT is why you contact your elected officials.